The Western Bulldogs and the GWS Giants are set to face off in Round 21 of the 2025 Australian Football League season at Marvel Stadium on Thursday.
The Bulldogs have shown good form this season as they have managed to take home 11 wins and eight losses this season. They were on a two-game run heading into Round 20, but managed to win their most recent clash against Essendon, and they now sit in ninth on the ladder, boasting the best attack in the league with 2033 points.
The Giants have had a better time as they have taken 13 wins through their 19 games. They are currently sitting sixth on the AFL ladder. They head to Marvel Stadium on the back of a six-game winning run, with their last two having been victories by over 40 points against Essendon and the Swans.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times, and the latest lineup news.
Bulldogs vs. GWS Giants free live stream, free-to-air channel
- Live Stream: Kayo, Foxtel, 7plus
- TV Channel: Fox Footy
- Free-to-air: Channel 7
Kayo, 7plus and Foxtel are providing both live and catch-up coverage of the match. The clash will also be available to watch on Fox Footy and Channel 7.
Fans can stream Bulldogs vs. GWS Giants on Kayo which is currently offering a free trial for new subscribers so you can essentially watch this game and others this week for free. The match will also be streamed on the AFL website.
Bulldogs vs. GWS Giants start time
- Date: Thursday, July 31, 2025
- Start Time: 7:30 p.m. AEST
- Venue & Location: Marvel Stadium, Melbourne
The AFL Round 21 game between the Western Bulldogs and the GWS Giants will be played on Thursday, July 31 at 7:30 p.m. AEST.
It will be played at the Marvel Stadium in Melbourne, Victoria.
Here's how that kick-off time translates to the various Australian time zones:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Australian Eastern Standard Time | Thursday, July 31 | 7:30 p.m. |
| Australian Central Standard Time | Thursday, July 31 | 7:00 p.m. |
| Australian Western Standard Time | Thursday, July 31 | 5:30 p.m. |
AFL 2025 fixture schedule this week
Thursday, July 31
| Fixture | Venue | Time (AEST) | TV/Livestream |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bulldogs vs. GWS Giants | Marvel Stadium | 7:30 p.m. | Seven, Fox/Kayo, Binge |
Friday, August 1
| Fixture | Venue | Time (AEST) | TV/Livestream |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adelaide Crows vs. Hawthorn Hawks | Adelaide Oval | 7:40 p.m. | Seven, Fox/Kayo, Binge |
Saturday, August 2
| Fixture | Venue | Time (AEST) | TV/Stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne vs. West Coast Eagles | Marvel Stadium | 1:20 p.m. | Fox/ Kayo |
| Gold Coast SUNS vs. Richmond | People First Stadium | 4:10 p.m. | Fox /Kayo |
| Sydney Swans vs. Essendon | SCG | 4:15 p.m. | Fox/Kayo |
| Collingwood vs. Brisbane Lions | MCG | 7:35 p.m. | Fox/Kayo |
Sunday, August 3
| Fixture | Venue | Time (AEST) | TV/Stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Kilda vs. North Melbourne | Marvel Stadium | 2:10 p.m. | Fox/Kayo |
| Geelong Cats vs. Port Adelaide | GMHBA Stadium | 3:15 p.m. | Seven, Fox/Kayo |
| Fremantle vs. Carlton | Optus Stadium | 5:10 p.m. | Fox/Kayo |